Electrical Engineer 1 (Onsite)
About The Position
The Rockford, Illinois Power and Controls division is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer 1. This is an onsite role that may be eligible for relocation. The engineer will support investigation and resolution of electrical hardware issues involving field returns, Zero Hour returns, and production yield problems. The role also supports production test equipment, design and schematic updates, component obsolescence and shortages, and product improvement initiatives. The position offers experience applying electrical engineering fundamentals to aerospace hardware, troubleshooting circuits and components, developing schematics and design analyses, and working with cross-functional teams. The engineer will also gain exposure to engineering tools such as Cadence schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), obtained before the start date.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the job posting.
- Basic knowledge of electrical components, including resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, and integrated circuits.
- Understanding of circuit theory and system design principles.
- Relevant experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or firmware concepts and hardware troubleshooting.
- Experience with schematic capture or simulation tools such as Cadence or LTspice.
- Hands-on project experience, internships, or co-op roles related to electrical hardware engineering.
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power analyzers.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical hardware issues related to field returns, Zero Hour returns, and production yield problems.
- Analyze alternate parts and write justification memos for obsolescence and part shortage issues to mitigate production impacts.
- Review and interpret electrical schematics, product manuals, and component datasheets to support investigations and resolve issues.
- Assist with schematic updates and design reviews in accordance with department standards.
- Perform basic design analyses in accordance with internal requirements and customer specifications.
- Serve as a cognizant engineer for the product Test Equipment team and support and debug production test equipment as needed.
- Contribute to redesign activities focused on cost reduction, part obsolescence, shortages, and product improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional pet, home, auto, life, accident, critical illness, legal, and identity theft insurance coverages.
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
- Fertility and family planning benefits.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Wellness rewards program.
- Virtual doctor visits.
- Child and elder care services.
- Second opinion medical program.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and other factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
